Flood fears rise as Iowa River, Coralville spillway faces surge
Johnson County officials warn major flooding as the Iowa River in Marshalltown peaks and water moves toward Coralville Lake. Outflows could reach 18 000 cfs with gates fully opened. evacuations ordered for 11 riverside neighborhoods. Iowa City and Coralville erect barriers, relocate services, and prepare shelters while Red Cross and United Way mobilize emergency resources.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Goldman
Iowa River
Iowa City
Coralville
University of Iowa
National Weather Service
Quad Cities
Neuzil
Cole
Thatcher
Fosse
American Red Cross
Greater Iowa
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Oak Crest Hill Rd
United Way
Johnson & Washington
Predicting floods a complex Iowa science in use
Iowa scientists describe flood prediction as a complex system using digital elevation maps LiDAR data and rainfall models. Real time reports come from a network of river gauges and sensors feeding Coralville Lake forecasts and inflow data to the National Weather Service and the Army Corps of Engineers.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Krajewski
Iowa
Rivergages.com
Water
Usgs
Flood Center
National Weather Service
Corps
Coralville Lake
Jim Siiman
The
Weather Service
Stiman
Schools prep for Aug first day as repairs continue
Kleinsmith said all district schools will be ready by August 26 with work ongoing on Jefferson and Washington high schools. Roosevelt Middle School suffered damage to floors and ceilings from a waterline break. Insurance covers about 500000 for June damages, while recent losses await a value assessment.
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Cleveland
Kleinsmith
Jefferson
Washington
Roosevelt Middle School
13Th St. NW
Fine Arts Wing
Damage survey at Cleveland, Jefferson, Taft and Truman schools
Structural and interior damages listed across multiple Cleveland and Jefferson campuses include roof, ceiling, casework, floors and electrical issues at C R School and Jefferson facilities. The Taft Middle School and Kingston Stadium report mechanical, turf and related structural damages with assessment pending.
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Cleveland Elementary
First Ave
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Ellen Habel
Iowa River Power
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Habel
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Pulkrabek
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Sourcemedia. Net
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the Gazette
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Iowa River Corridor
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District Insurance
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Sourcemedia
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Jefferson High School
20Th St. SW
Jefferson Fine Arts
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Taft Middle School
E Ave
Washington High School
Forest Dr
Truman Elementary
West Post Rd
Kingston Stadium
15Th St
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Cedar Rapids
Arensonlaw.com
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University of Chicago Law School
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